The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) has announced that four members of Congress have been selected as CFSI’s 2024 Legislators of the Year.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA), Senator Gary Peters (MI), and Congressman Tom Kean (NJ) each worked in the 118th Congress to pass into law a fire and emergency service top legislative priority: the Fire Grants and Safety Act (P.L. 118-67).
This bill reauthorized vital fire service grant programs and the U.S. Fire Administration.
The CFSI Board of Directors President, Jim Estepp commented: “The Congressional Fire Services Institute is honored to recognize Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Gary Peters and Congressman Tom Kean as the 2024 Legislators of the Year for their outstanding leadership and tireless advocacy on behalf of America’s fire and emergency services.
“They worked diligently to champion critical legislation supporting our nation’s first responders, helping to ensure that America’s fire and EMS personnel have the tools, training and resources needed to protect their communities.
“CFSI is proud to celebrate their remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to the fire service community.”
The CFSI has announced four members of the 118th Congress as the 2024 Legislators of the Year.
The CFSI Board of Directors President, Jim Estepp said the four chosen individuals worked diligently to champion critical legislation and support first responders.
